(a) The charges shall constitute the net charges for storm water drainage service if paid within a period of 14 days following the date of billing. If paid after the 14-day period has elapsed, the applicable charges shall be at the gross rate; which shall be 5% greater than the net charges, but in no case shall the additional charge be less than $.10.
(b) It shall be understood that the U.S. Government postmark shall govern the due date and that when any payments are mailed within the 14-day period or paid at an authorized collection agency within the 14-day period, they shall be considered as paid within the prescribed time limit and exempt from penalty. In the collection of such payments by mail, the U. S. Government postmark on the envelope containing the payment shall be identified and retained for a period of four months after which they will be destroyed and the gross amount of such bill shall not be disputed.
(Ord.38-97. Passed 10-20-97)